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AV04 UPM

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,648 mi
Last recorded154,648 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UPM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner sills near jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front lower arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 154,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust system and smoking in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear driveshaft inner joint bolts insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2020 154,349 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 154,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 149,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2018 144,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,365 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 139,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 133,636 miles

water leak

Pass 18 May 2015 126,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,074 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 116,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,394 miles

Front tyres wearling low.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 97,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,232 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,917 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AV04 UPM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV04 UPM is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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